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The Best Episodes of 86 EIGHTY-SIX

Called “Juggernaut,” these are the unmanned combat drones developed by the Republic of San Magnolia in answer to the attacks by the autonomous unmanned drones...

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  1. 9.7/10(2.2k votes)

    #1 - Shin

    S1:E22

    At the end of it all and left behind once more, Shin is at the brink. Just then, someone appears, in a sea of red flowers...

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  2. 9.7/10(2.3k votes)

    #2 - Handler One

    S1:E23

    The operation to destroy the Morpho was a success, and Shin and his team fulfilled their promise to return to the Federacy alive. After enjoying a brief respite, they once again wished to serve in frontline units, but they received a certain notice from Ernst. After crossing the deadly battlefields of the Republic, they arrived at a new meeting in the Federacy. They fight, suffer, and see a ray of hope. This is a story of boys and girls who have begun to move little by little. At the end of their journey, what is reflected in their eyes?

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  3. 9.4/10(1.3k votes)

    #3 - Goodbye

    S1:E9

    Shin confronts his brother deep within Legion held territory. But even if he wins, there's no going back.

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  4. 9.4/10(1.1k votes)

    #4 - All That's Left

    S1:E21

    The members of Nordlicht drop out one by one in the face of the Legion's onslaught, and Shin is left to face the Morpho alone.

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  5. 9.3/10(1.1k votes)

    #5 - Even So

    S1:E16

    The Legion's large-scale offensive begins, and the Spearhead crew are sent into the thick of the fighting. But even back at base, there's no safety to be found...

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    Director:Ryo Ando
  6. 9.1/10(1.1k votes)

    #6 - Here We Go

    S1:E11

    Spearhead Squadron comes to the end of their long road, and a new journey begins for Lena...

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  8. 8.8/10(980 votes)

    #7 - Let's Go

    S1:E8

    Spearhead is given orders to undertake a pointless march into enemy territory, and not to stop until they're dead. Lena tries her best to stop this suicide mission from happening.

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  9. 8.8/10(1.0k votes)

    #8 - Thank You

    S1:E10

    The crew of Spearhead has left on their final mission, never to return home. What awaits them outside the borders of their home?

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  10. 8.8/10(910 votes)

    #9 - Glad to Be Here

    S1:E14

    The crew of Spearhead find themselves back on the battlefield, as the tide of the war turns against the Federacy.

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  11. 8.7/10(880 votes)

    #10 - I Won't Forget

    S1:E17

    As the war with the Legion rages on, the enemy makes a final march towards the Republic of San Magnolia. Lena waits to stop them, but...

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  12. 8.6/10(943 votes)

    #11 - I'm With You

    S1:E5

    Lena learns the truth about the upcoming end of the war, and how the Legion is a much more deadly threat than she thought.

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  13. 8.6/10(928 votes)

    #12 - Will You Remember Me?

    S1:E7

    As the day of the festival arrives, Lena and Shin watch the fireworks and enjoy a brief respite from their battles.

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    Director:Tomohiko Ito
  14. 8.6/10(761 votes)

    #13 - The Truth Is

    S1:E18

    The team prepares for a final suicide mission against "Morpho," a massive railgun Legion capable of single-handedly turning the tide of the battle.

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  15. 8.5/10(921 votes)

    #14 - Through to the End

    S1:E6

    Spearhead enjoys a brief respite near the cherry blossoms outside the wall, but a deadly attack brings the dangers of war even closer to home.

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  16. 8.4/10(887 votes)

    #15 - Welcome

    S1:E12

    Spearhead awakens to find themselves in a strange new land, while Lena continues her battles as a Handler.

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    Director:Ryo Ando
  17. 8.4/10(713 votes)

    #16 - Stay This Way Forever

    S1:E19

    Nordlicht finds themselves up against a massive foe in the middle of enemy territory, with no hope of escape and no reinforcements coming to help.

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  18. 8.3/10(1.0k votes)

    #17 - I Don't Want to Die

    S1:E3

    Lena finds herself growing closer to the Spearhead squadron, or so she thinks. But a deadly battle drastically changes her perspective.

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    Director:Ryo Ando
  19. 8.3/10(957 votes)

    #18 - Real Name

    S1:E4

    After a brutal death, Lena comes to terms with her real status as an Alba, and what it means to force another to fight for your sake.

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    Director:Ryo Ando
  20. 8.2/10(834 votes)

    #19 - It's Too Late

    S1:E13

    The members of Spearhead are given a brief respite from the war. But is it alright for them to enjoy themselves when so many have fallen?

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  21. 8.1/10(703 votes)

    #20 - Together Unto Death

    S1:E20

    Deep in enemy territory, with supplies running low and damage piling up, Nordlicht makes a final desperate march towards Morpho.

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  22. 7.9/10(1.0k votes)

    #21 - Spearhead

    S1:E2

    As Lena lives a life of safety and comfort inside the walls of her city, the 86ers fight a terrible battle against an unstoppable and inhuman enemy.

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  23. 7.8/10(801 votes)

    #22 - Welcome Back

    S1:E15

    The members of Spearhead are reunited as a massive Legion offensive looms. With the next deadly phase of the war almost here, how will they spend their remaining hours?

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  24. 7.6/10(1.1k votes)

    #23 - Undertaker

    S1:E1

    The Republic of San Magnolia fights a safe humane war using drones. In reality, however, the drones are piloted by humans called 86s, who are called “pigs” and considered less than human.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Shin" is the best rated episode of "86 EIGHTY-SIX". It scored 9.7/10 based on 2231 votes. Directed by Toshimasa Ishii and written by Toshiya Ohno, it aired on 3/13/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Handler One".